Community Support

Carers

Information and help is available to you if you provide ongoing care and assistance to family or a friend who has a disability or a chronic illness (including mental illness), who is frail, or to a foster child.


	Help and support for carers Support for carers Young carers Respite for carers (taking a break) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers Emergency help for carers


	Carers and employment For employees who are carers For employers of carers


	Money matters Carers' payment and allowance Concessions Financial counselling Companion Card


	GPs and health professionals Medical sector support for carers Research on carer health and wellbeing Carer friendly practices Case studies Publications for health professionals


	SA Carers Recognition Awards About the awards Award nominations Carers Recognition Awards FAQs Recognised organisations


	Carers' rights and legislation Review of SA Carers Recognition Act Power of attorney and advance directives SA Carers Recognition Act 2005 Frequently asked questions Disability Discrimination Act 1992 SA Equal Opportunity Act 1984


	Complaints and advocacy Information about options for making a complaint and finding an advocate.


	Corporate and business information Office for Carers SA carers snapshot Plan for South Australian Carers Reports and publications Carers Recognition Act, templates for reporting


	Fostering Information about fostering - whether you're interested in becoming a foster carer or already providing foster care, a parent with a child in care or a child that is receiving foster care.

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